Pryor supports tougher regulations  

Senator Mark Pryor spoke in support Wednesday of a bill to give the government some control over the tobacco industry.

The 84-11 Senate vote Tuesday to consider the bill came a month after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a similar measure giving the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate cigarettes and other tobacco products.

"I think it will pass the Senate easily," Pryor said.

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